Further National Higher Diploma: Nursing Administration
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About this qualification
This is a higher-level nursing qualification focused on administration within the curative health field. It relates to the organisation, coordination and administrative aspects of nursing services rather than describing a general nursing qualification.
What this qualification may cover
- Nursing administration in a curative health context
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in the administrative, organisational or coordination side of nursing and health-service environments might consider this qualification, subject to confirming the applicable admission and enrolment conditions.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing-administration and health-service coordination responsibilities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing service administration
- Organisation and coordination of health-service activities
- Administrative support in curative health environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further National Higher Diploma: Nursing Administration
- SAQA ID
- 17433
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the offering is still available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm how the qualification fits your intended nursing or health-administration pathway, including any separate requirements for employment or professional registration.